Goodway GS-8600

Q: How much does the Goodway GS-8600 cost?

The price estimate for the Goodway GS-8600 is uncertain: we have no price for it that we can cite and no estimate we can stand behind, so we give no figure. Configuration, tooling, automation and installation move the final price substantially. A specific price can be requested at https://machinetoolindex.com/machines/goodway-gs-8600#price; the request is passed to Goodway or an authorised dealer.

Specs verified 2026-10-04 · goodwaycnc.com Updated 2026-10-04

Goodway GS-8000 series heavy duty super size turning centers (GS-8600)

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Key Specifications

Max Spindle

800 rpm

Spindle Power

30 kW (40.2 hp) (cont.)

Max Turn Length

L : 1,200 mm (47.2 in) / L2 : 2,200 mm (86.6 in) / L3 : 3,200 mm (126.0 in) / L4 : 4,200 mm (165.4 in) / L5 : 5,200 mm (204.7 in) / L6 : 6,200 mm (244.1 in)

max swing diameter

Ø1,030 mm (40.6 in)

max turning diameter

Ø970 mm (38.2 in)

chuck size

18" / 21" / 24" / 32"

How much does the Goodway GS-8600 cost?

Price estimate

Uncertain

We do not have a price for the Goodway GS-8600 that we can stand behind, so we show no number. Configuration, options and installation move the final price a long way: a quote is the reliable figure.

Overview

Between the two extremes of the series sits the Goodway GS-8600, with a Ø260 mm (10.2 in) hole through the spindle and an 800 rpm top speed. It is the middle choice for shops whose tube or hollow shafts are too large for the Ø205 mm (8.1 in) bore of the GS-8000.

The figure Ø260 mm also appears lower in Goodway's range, on the GS-6800. The difference is the machine wrapped around the bore. This model turns Ø970 mm (38.2 in) against the Ø880 mm (34.6 in) of the GS-6800, and it is available with beds up to 6,200 mm (244.1 in), where the GS-6800 stops at 3,300 mm (129.9 in).

Six beds, L to L6, step from 1,200 mm (47.2 in) of Z travel in even steps: 2,200 mm (86.6 in), 3,200 mm (126.0 in), 4,200 mm (165.4 in), 5,200 mm (204.7 in) and 6,200 mm. X-axis travel is 525 mm (20.7 in). The motor rating is 30 kW (40.2 hp) continuous, 45 kW (60.3 hp) for 15 min.

Goodway describes a cast iron base with a low center of gravity and over-sized, wide-span box ways on X and Z. Twelve tools are held on a servo-indexed turret. Options are a 12-station live tooling turret with ER50 collets at 3,000 rpm, a Cf-type C-axis with disk brake, and a Y-axis of ±160 mm (±6.3 in). The tailstock uses an MT#6 dead center in a Ø160 mm (6.3 in) built-in rotary quill.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Max Swing Diameter	Ø1,030 mm (40.6 in)
Max Turning Diameter	Ø970 mm (38.2 in)
Max Turning Length	L : 1,200 mm (47.2 in) / L2 : 2,200 mm (86.6 in) / L3 : 3,200 mm (126.0 in) / L4 : 4,200 mm (165.4 in) / L5 : 5,200 mm (204.7 in) / L6 : 6,200 mm (244.1 in)
Chuck Size	18" / 21" / 24" / 32"
Spindle Bore	Ø260 mm (10.2 in)
Spindle Motor Power	30 kW (40.2 hp) (cont.)
Spindle Power 15 Min	45 kW (60.3 hp) (15 min.)
Max Spindle Speed	800 rpm
X Axis Travel	525 mm (20.7 in)
Z Axis Travel	L : 1,200 mm (47.2 in) / L2 : 2,200 mm (86.6 in) / L3 : 3,200 mm (126.0 in) / L4 : 4,200 mm (165.4 in) / L5 : 5,200 mm (204.7 in) / L6 : 6,200 mm (244.1 in)
Turret Stations	12
Live Tooling Stations	12 (opt.)
Live Tooling Shank Size	ER50 (opt.)
Live Tooling Speed	3,000 rpm (opt.)
Max Turning Diameter with Y Axis	Ø910 mm (35.8 in) (opt.)
X Axis Travel with Y Axis	515 mm (20.3 in) (opt.)
Y Axis Travel	±160 mm (±6.3 in) (opt.)
Tailstock Quill Center Taper	MT#6 (dead center)
Tailstock Quill Diameter	Ø160 mm (6.3 in)
Tailstock Quill Travel	150 mm (5.9 in)

Specifications sourced from goodwaycnc.com — verified 2026-10-04

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Ø260 mm (10.2 in) hole through spindle on a machine that turns Ø970 mm (38.2 in)
Bed lengths up to 6,200 mm (244.1 in)
Chuck sizes of 18 in, 21 in, 24 in or 32 in are listed
Over-sized, wide-span box ways on a low-center-of-gravity cast iron base

Limitations

800 rpm maximum spindle speed
30 kW (40.2 hp) continuous motor rating
X travel drops to 515 mm (20.3 in) and turning diameter to Ø910 mm (35.8 in) with the Y-axis
Live tooling is optional and limited to 3,000 rpm

Best For

Hollow shafts and tube up to Ø260 mm (10.2 in) through the spindle Long parts beyond the 3,300 mm (129.9 in) limit of the GS-6800 Large flanged components on 24 in or 32 in chucks

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the hole through spindle on the GS-8600?

Ø260 mm (10.2 in). The GS-8000 has Ø205 mm (8.1 in) and the GS-8800 has Ø320 mm (12.6 in). All three accept 18 in, 21 in, 24 in or 32 in chucks.

02 How does the GS-8600 compare with the GS-6800?

Both pass Ø260 mm (10.2 in) and both reach 800 rpm. The GS-8600 turns Ø970 mm (38.2 in) and the GS-6800 turns Ø880 mm (34.6 in). The GS-8600 also has a 45 kW (60.3 hp) 15 min. motor rating and an optional Y-axis, neither of which the GS-6800 table shows.

03 What tailstock is fitted to the GS-8600?

A programmable tailstock with an MT#6 dead center, a Ø160 mm (6.3 in) quill and 150 mm (5.9 in) of quill travel. Goodway describes the quill as a built-in rotary type. An automatic self-centering steady rest for workpieces up to Ø520 mm is also listed.

04 What are the travels of the GS-8600?

X-axis travel is 525 mm (20.7 in). Z-axis travel depends on the bed, from 1,200 mm (47.2 in) on the L bed to 6,200 mm (244.1 in) on the L6. The optional Y-axis travels ±160 mm (±6.3 in).